50 States of Fashion with H&M: Part 3

Working with H&M on this 50 States of Style Promo has been so much fun, and I'm sad to announce that today is the very last day you can enter the contest to win either one of 5 $250 H&M Shopping Sprees or 1 grand prize trip to NYFW + $1000 shopping spree. To win, you just have to tag an Instagram photo with #HMShopOnlineCO (change those last two letters to your state's abbreviation if you're not in colorful Colorado). (Super easy!)

Up Next: I'm styling a third H&M-based outfit--this third look is perfect for the lazy end of summer at the beach (if you're interested, see my first look and second look, too):

Blazer: J.Crew | Blouse: H&M c/o | Jeans: 7FAM (mini-review here) | Sunglasses: Karen Walker | Shoes: Charles by Charles David | Bag: Coach | Necklaces: Teresa Mink, F21 | Bracelets: H&M c/o, J.Crew, Ann Taylor | Watch: Michael Kors

Don't forget to enter the 50 States Contest by the end of the day today!

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Many thanks to those who have participated, and to those who have been so supportive in this little endeavor.

50 States of Fashion: Online Shopping Launch with H&M

H&M Launches Online Shopping in the U.S. + A Great Contest to Celebrate!

I am very excited to announce that I've partnered with H&M to celebrate their launch of online shopping today in the U.S.! As a longtime fan of H&M, I was very happy to hear that they were introducing e-commerce to U.S. shoppers, and I was even more thrilled when I was asked to be Colorado's Blogger Ambassador for the 50 States of Fashion Contest they're running as part of the celebration--see the details below for how you can enter to win one of 5 $250 gift cards or a $1,000 online shopping spree plus a trip to New York Fashion Week!

H&M's fall collection is now online, and in the photos here, I've styled a couple of my favorite pieces that are currently available on the brand-new site. I like that these pieces would work for a less formal day at the office (with a more subdued jacket) but could transition seamlessly to an evening out.

Location: the Denver Center for the Performing Arts
Blouse: H&M c/o | Skirt: H&M c/o | Cardigan: Crewcuts (similar here) | Sunglasses: Valentino | Shoes: L.K. Bennett | Bag: 3.1 Phillip Lim | Necklaces: Brian Gavin, Theresa Mink | Rings: Vintage
Bracelets: H&M c/o, David Yurman, Tiffany, J.Crew

More on the 50 States of Fashion Contest--entering to win is really easy! All you have to do is post an Instagram photo relating to the theme of personal style with the hashtag that corresponds to the state in which you are located. For my fellow Coloradans, our hashtag is #HMShopOnlineCO. If you are in New York, you'd hashtag #HMShopOnlineNY; for California, #HMShopOnlineCA; for Arizona, #HMShopOnlineAZ, and so on. The photo can be of you in your outfit of the day, of a favorite #throwback outfit, of your handbag collection, of your favorite accessories--whatever highlights your personal style!

Your photo will be featured on the 50 States of Fashion site in a gallery where people can like or vote on your look, and you can vote on your favorite looks from each state as well. The top 5 looks from each state will be the finalists for the prizes, so make sure you encourage friends and family to like/vote for your look, too! You can post as many photos as you'd like to increase your chances of winning. (See the official rules for the fine print.)

P.S. If you click on the "Ambassadors" tab, you can see yours truly as well as all of the other State Blogger-Ambassadors and check out their takes on H&M's online collection.

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Cambridge Satchel Giveaway

As a token of my appreciation for your readership and support, I am giving away an authentic, like-new pink fluoro Cambridge Satchel this week!

After wearing this pretty satchel only twice since I got it (see it styled here and here), I decided it was time to find it a new home where it might get a little more love and wear. I considered selling it, but then I thought one of my readers might like to have it instead. It is in "new without tags" condition, ready to be a bright and fun pop of color in your spring/summer wardrobe!

This giveaway is open to residents of the United States and Canada over 13 years of age and will run through midnight on April 4, 2013 (EST). Approximate retail value of the satchel is $190 (new per the company website), and it is provided solely by me.

To participate, all you have to do is enter your email so that I can contact you if you win! If you'd like to get extra entries, you can follow the additional instructions below and like, tweet, or follow this blog (don't worry--you'll get credit for following on other platforms if you already do!). You can be sure that I will never share your information with anyone, and I won't retain it for any other purposes, commercial or otherwise. Full terms and conditions are available below.

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A Holiday Giveaway -- Featuring Amrita Singh & Urban Decay

Happy holidays, readers! As a thanks to you, I'm giving away an Amrita Singh bracelet set and a great set of plumping gloss, eyeliner, and a shimmery eyeshadow palette from Urban Decay.

This giveaway is open to residents of the United States and Canada over 13 years of age and will run through midnight on New Year's Eve (EST). Approximate retail value of the prizes is $120 for the bracelet set and $38 for the makeup set. There will be two winners, one for each prize.

To participate, all you have to do is enter your email so that I can contact you if you win! If you'd like to get extra entries, you can follow the additional instructions below and like, tweet, or follow this blog (don't worry--you'll get credit for following on other platforms if you already do!). You can be sure that I will never share your information with anyone, and I won't retain it for any other purposes, commercial or otherwise. Full terms and conditions are available below.

Many thanks again for your support, and may your next few days be very merry and bright!

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